Arthur Morgan (Louth, Sinn Fein)
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Question 265: To ask the Minister for Finance the savings to the Exchequer if the pay pause was implemented for public sector workers who earn €80,000 or more; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5055/09]

Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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It is estimated that the pension related deduction will yield in the region of €300 million in a full year from public service workers in the pay band mentioned by the Deputy. It is further estimated that the non-payment of the pay phases under the Review and Transitional Agreement will yield, for the group in question, some €55m in 2009, €220m in 2010 and €260m in 2011.